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Languages
Programs, Courses and University Regulations
2017-2018This PDF excerpt of Programs, Courses and University Regulations is an archived snapshot of the web content
on the date that appears in the footer of the PDF.
Archival copies are available at www.mcgill.ca/study.
This publication provides guidance to prospects, applicants, students, faculty and staff.
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correcting errors, altering fees, schedules of admission, and credit requirements, and revising or cancelling particular
courses or programs - without prior notice.
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3. Students are responsible for informing themselves of the University's procedures, policies and regulations, and the specific
requirements associated with the degree, diploma, or certificate sought.
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procedures, policies and regulations.
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ultimately rest with the student.
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Languages
2017-2018
1 About Languages at the School of Continuing Studies, page 7
1.1 Languages at the School of Continuing Studies, page 7
1.2 Location, page 7
1.3 Administrative Officers, page 7
2 English Language Programs, page 8
2.1 Academic, Cultural, and Professional Development Opportunities, page 8
2.2 Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication Overview, page 8
2.2.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - English for Professional Communication (30 credits) , page 8
2.2.2 Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication: Academic Regulations, page 9
2.2.3 Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication: Entrance Placement Test (EPT), page 10
2.2.4 The Language and Intercultural Communication Unit: Customized English Language Training, page 10
2.3 Intensive English Program: Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture Overview , page 11
2.3.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - English Language and Culture (Intensive) (160 CEU) , page 11
2.3.2 Intensive English Program: Certificate of Proficiency – English Language and Culture: Academic Regulations, page 11
2.3.2.1 Admission requirements, page 11
2.3.2.2 Admission procedures, page 11
2.3.2.3 Academic Standing Requirements, page 12
2.3.2.4 Requirements of Eligibility for the McGill Certificate of Proficiency – English Language and
Culture (Intensive), page 12
2.3.3 Placement Tests for the Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture, page 12
2.3.4 International Students, page 12
2.3.5 Housing, page 12
2.4 Certificate of Proficiency in Written English – Workplace Communication Overview, page 12
2.4.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency in Written English - Workplace Communication (48 CEU) , page 13
2.5 Certificate (Cert.) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (12 CEUs) , page 13
3 French Language Programs, page 13
3.1 Academic, Cultural, and Professional Development Opportunities, page 14
3.2 Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication Overview, page 14
3.2.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - French for Professional Communication (30 credits) , page 14
3.2.2 Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication: Academic Regulations, page 15
3.2.3 Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication: Entrance Placement Test (EPT), page 16
3.3 Intensive French Program: Certificate of Proficiency in French – Language and Culture Overview, page 16
3.3.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - French Language and Culture (Intensive) (100 CEU's) , page 16
3.3.2 Intensive French Program: Certificate of Proficiency – French Language and Culture: Academic Regulations, page 17
3.3.2.1 Admission requirements, page 17
3.3.2.2 Admission procedures, page 17
3.3.2.3 Academic Standing Requirements, page 17
3.3.2.4 Requirements of Eligibility for the McGill Certificate of Proficiency – French Language and
Culture (Intensive), page 18
3.3.3 Placement Tests for the Certificate of Proficiency in French – Language and Culture, page 18
McGill University, Languages, 2017-2018 53.3.4 International Students, page 18
3.3.5 Housing, page 18
3.4 Certificate of Proficiency in Written French – Workplace Communication Overview, page 18
3.4.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency in Written French - Workplace Communication (48 CEU) , page 18
4 TEF Canada (Test d'évaluation de français)/TEFaQ (Test d'évaluation du français adapté au Québec), page 19
5 Spanish Language Programs and Courses (Offered by Translation and Written Communication), page 19
6 2017-2018, McGill UniversityABOUT LANGUAGES AT THE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING STUDIES
1 About Languages at the School of Continuing Studies
1.1 Languages at the School of Continuing Studies
Do you want to get ahead in your job or at school, integrate better into Quebec society, or qualify for certain McGill programs? With dynamic instructors
and a stimulating educational framework, the School of Continuing Studies offers proven methods for expanding your language skills. Thousands of working
professionals, new Montrealers, and students from over 60 countries can attest to how our language programs have been an important catalyst in their lives.
There are a variety of courses and programs available for individuals interested in immersing themselves in various languages, including English, French,
and Spanish, either on a part-time or full-time basis. In addition to regular language offerings, customized courses can be delivered in English, French, and
other languages to local and international groups. These customized programs are tailor-made to meet the specific language and communication needs of
corporations, organizations, government agencies, and institutions.
Whatever your language needs are, we have the proven track record to deliver exceptional results.
1.2 Location
Language and Intercultural Communication
688 Sherbrooke Street West, Suite 1181
Montreal QC H3A 3R1
Telephone: 514-398-1212
Fax: 514-398-1769
Email: language.conted@mcgill.ca
Website: www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/about-scs/academic-areas/language-and-intercultural-communication
1.3 Administrative Officers
Administrative Officers, Language and Intercultural Communication
Firas Alhafidh; B.A.(Jordan), M.A.(Santiago), DEA(Seville) Director
Effie Dracopoulos; B.A.(C’dia), M.Ed.(TÉLUQ) Associate Director
Kevin Callahan; B.A.(Tor.), M.A.(C'dia), Cert. TESL(McG.) Senior Program Coordinator, Intensive English & French Language and
Culture (IELC) & (IFLC) Programs
Nadine Wielgopolski; B.A., M.Ed.(Ott.) Faculty Lecturer, Partnerships Development & Online Programs
Kevin Stanley; B.A.(Vic., BC), M.A.(C'dia) Academic Coordinator, Learning Technology Integration
Margaret Levey; B.A.(McG.), M.A.(C'dia) Program Coordinator, English Part-Time Program
Manon Gadbois; B.A.(UQAM), M.A.(Montr.) Program Coordinator, French Part-Time Program and Special Projects
TBA Coordinator, Intensive French and English, French Online Language
Programs
Verena Waterstradt; B.Adm.(Fachhochschule für Verwaltung und Program Administrator
Rechtspflege Berlin)
Christa Grant Assistant Program Administrator
France Bruneau Administrative and Student Affairs Coordinator
Katherine-Marie Albisi Administrative Coordinator
Mariana Diez Bedoya Administrative Coordinator
Mira Faizawati Administrative Coordinator
Paola Samano; B.A.(HEC) Administrative Coordinator
Roselyne Wielgopolski Administrative Coordinator
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For the latest updates on programs and course offerings, please visit our website:
www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/about-scs/academic-areas/language-and-intercultural-communication.
2 English Language Programs
The School of Continuing Studies’ Language and Intercultural Communication unit offers high-quality English language instruction to meet the needs
of a wide-ranging clientele such as professionals, international students, incoming McGill students, and new Montrealers. The Language and Intercultural
Communication unit’s part-time and full-time programs help learners achieve competence in both oral and written English, and lead to the McGill Certificate
of Proficiency. Using stimulating and effective teaching methods as well as the latest technology, the Language and Intercultural Communication unit’s
dynamic teaching team helps learners improve their English as quickly and as efficiently as possible, opening doors to new professional, academic, and
cultural opportunities in Quebec and beyond.
2.1 Academic, Cultural, and Professional Development Opportunities
The School of Continuing Studies Language and Intercultural Communications unit offers enriching second-language instruction for:
• international students;
• business professionals;
• elementary and high school teachers;
• college and university professors;
• individuals transferred to Montreal;
• recent immigrants;
• incoming McGill students;
• other School of Continuing Studies learners.
For more information:
Effie Dracopoulos, Associate Director
Telephone: 514-398-1201
Fax: 514-398-1769
Email: effie.dracopoulos@mcgill.ca
2.2 Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication Overview
This 30-credit part-time program is aimed at the community at large, including the employees of McGill University.
2.2.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - English for Professional Communication (30 credits)
This award-winning part-time certificate program has been designed to enable students to master English oral and written linguistic and communication
skills necessary to function effectively in a professional anglophone environment.
The program is the equivalent of one year of full-time university studies, requires the completion of ten 3-credit courses, and starts at the low-intermediate
level (courses CEEN 211 and CEEN 212). Students with a basic or an elementary knowledge of English will need to complete non-credit prerequisite courses
before entering the program. The overall program structure is divided into two modules:
1) The Non-Credit Module comprises three prerequisite courses (one at the basic level and two at the elementary level) of 60 hours each.
2) The Credit Module consists of ten 3-credit courses of 39 hours each. It includes courses at the 200, 300, and 400 levels.
The program is offered three times a year: in Fall and Winter for a period of 12 weeks (Non-Credit Module) and 13 weeks (Credit Module), and in Spring
for a period of nine weeks. Courses are offered during the evening and on Saturday mornings.
Every student registered in a credit or non-credit course has exclusive access to online pedagogical material and other resources through the myCourses
platform. This allows students to participate in virtual projects and/or reinforce their language training on an individual basis and at their own pace. The
communication tools integrated in myCourses further consolidate the individual pedagogical support offered by the lecturer.
The program leads, under certain conditions, to the Certificate of Proficiency - English for Professional Communication. See School of Continuing Studies
> Areas of Study > Languages > English Language Programs > Certificate of Proficiency - English for Professional Communication Overview > Certificate
of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication: Academic Regulations.
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The level of this certificate corresponds to the Advanced Level recognized by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Prerequisite Courses - Non-Credit Module
CEGL 102 (11) Basic English
CEGL 104 (11) Elementary English 1
CEGL 106 (11) Elementary English 2
Required Courses (30 credits)
CEEN 211 (3) Functional English Grammar/Writing 1
CEEN 212 (3) English Communication Practice 1
CEEN 221 (3) Functional English Grammar/Writing 2
CEEN 222 (3) English Communication Practice 2
CEEN 331 (3) Functional English Grammar/Writing 3
CEEN 332 (3) English Communication Practice 3
CEEN 411 (3) English Grammar and Writing Techniques
CEEN 412 (3) English Oral Communication Techniques
CEEN 421 (3) English Written Communication Contexts
CEEN 422 (3) English Oral Communication Contexts
Complementary Courses
CEEN 301 (3) English Grammar in Context
CEEN 401 (3) English Vocabulary in Context
CEEN 402 (3) English Communication and Cultural Patterns
CEEN 403 (3) Strategic Communication in English
Notes:
* 1 Students who begin their studies with courses CEEN 221/CEEN 222 and who would like to be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency – English for
Professional Communication must take two complementary courses (CEEN 301 or CEEN 401 or CEEN 402 or CEEN 403), or equivalent courses as approved
by the Language and Intercultural Communication unit, to satisfy the requirements of the program. These courses may be taken as part of the advanced
module of the program. For more information, please contact the Language and Intercultural Communication unit.
* 2 Students who begin their studies with courses CEEN 331/CEEN 332 and who would like to be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency – English for
Professional Communication must take four complementary courses (CEEN 301 and CEEN 401 and CEEN 402 and CEEN 403), or equivalent courses as
approved by the Language and Intercultural Communication unit, to satisfy the requirements of the program. These courses may be taken as part of the
advanced module of the program. For more information, please contact the Language and Intercultural Communication unit.
* 3 Students who begin their studies with courses CEEN 411/CEEN 412 are not eligible for admission to the Certificate of Proficiency – English for
Professional Communication. However, these students may register as "Special Students" and may be eligible to receive the McGill Attestation of Proficiency
in English if they successfully complete all four (4) courses of the Advanced module (CEEN 411, CEEN 412, CEEN 421, and CEEN 422) with a minimum
grade of B- (65%).
2.2.2 Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication: Academic Regulations
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication:
• Students must sit the Entrance Placement Test (EPT) and place into a level no higher than Intermediate High (CEEN 331/CEEN 332); see section
2.2.3: Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication: Entrance Placement Test (EPT) and
www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/languages/english/certificate-proficiency-english-professional-communication for details.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age and hold a CEGEP diploma (DEC) or equivalent.
• Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as Mature students.
• Students between 18 and 21 years of age who do not have a CEGEP (DEC) diploma or equivalent may be accepted into a qualifying program to be
determined by the Language and Intercultural Communication unit. Formal admission to the certificate program will normally follow upon satisfactory
completion of the qualifying program.
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• Students below 18 years of age without a CEGEP diploma (DEC) will not be admitted to a certificate program, nor will they be permitted to take courses.
Admission Procedures
For more information, please see School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > : Admission Procedures: Continuing Studies
Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates and Diplomas.
All students seeking admission to the Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication must also submit their Entrance Placement Test
(EPT) result. Students who are eligible for admission to the program are strongly advised to submit an Application for Admission within their first session
of studies.
Residency Requirements and Advanced Standing
• Students are required to complete at least 70% of the program requirements at McGill University.
• Advanced Standing of up to nine (9) credits may be granted for successfully completed equivalent courses taken at the university level within the last
five years.
• Students are permitted to be away from the program for three (3) consecutive sessions without reapplying and retaking the Entrance Placement Test.
Time Limits
The program must be completed within four years from the date of admission. Students may request in writing an extension of this time limit, which may
be granted under special circumstances with the approval of the Director.
Academic Standing Requirement
A student who obtains a grade of C (55%) or more in a given course is considered to have passed the course and is awarded three (3) university credits.
Nevertheless, according to internal program regulations, a student must obtain a grade of B- (65%) or more in each course to be permitted to register for the
next level and to qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication.
An attendance of 2/3 of all lectures is mandatory.
A maximum of two unsatisfactory grades per course/level is permitted in a Certificate of Proficiency program. A student who cannot pass to a higher level
after two attempts must have the permission of the relevant program coordinator in order to have permission to remain in the program. Overall, a maximum
of three unsatisfactory grades is permitted in any of the Certificate of Proficiency programs.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that course and program requirements are met. Students who fail to meet these requirements will be denied
permission to continue in the course/program.
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must complete all program requirements with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0, which
will be computed over all courses (including supplemental and unsatisfactory grades) taken in the program.
Special Students
Students not wishing to be admitted to the program may register as a "Special Student" in a course, provided they have taken the Entrance Placement Test
(EPT), or have completed the necessary prerequisites. Please consult School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > : Special
Student Status for further information pertaining to Special Students.
Special Students, although not formally admitted to the program, are expected to demonstrate seriousness of academic purpose, and are governed by the
Academic Standing Requirements mentioned above.
2.2.3 Certificate of Proficiency – English for Professional Communication: Entrance Placement Test (EPT)
All new students are required to take an Entrance Placement Test (EPT) to assess their level of proficiency. The EPT is valid for a period of one (1) year
from the test date. Students who do not register for a course within this time will be required to retake the EPT.
The Entrance Placement Test lasts approximately two hours.
Since the test is written by large groups of students, test-takers are advised to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time and bring two pieces of photo ID,
a sharp HB pencil, and an eraser.
The fee for the test is $35.85 (non-refundable and may be subject to change), payable at the time of registration for the test. The test results will be ready
3–5 business days after the placement test date. When they are ready, we will notify you by email and provide you with instructions on how to retrieve them.
Information about course registration will be given out at the placement test.
For information on the Entrance Placement Test dates, please refer to
continuingstudies.mcgill.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=19664&lang=en_US.
2.2.4 The Language and Intercultural Communication Unit: Customized English Language Training
The Language and Intercultural Communication unit offers customized English language training for specific professional and academic purposes.
Our programs are tailor-made to meet specific linguistic and communicative needs of local and international groups. We welcome groups of:
• employees from corporations, government agencies, organizations, institutions;
• elementary, high school, and college teachers, as well as university professors, who are required to teach in English;
• other professionals who are required to work, or who are currently working in an English-speaking environment;
• high school graduates and/or university students.
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For more information, please refer to our website: www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/about-scs/academic-areas/language-and-intercultural-communication.
2.3 Intensive English Program: Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture Overview
The Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture is designed to offer thorough and integrated instruction in English as a Second/Foreign
language over eight levels (elementary to advanced).
2.3.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - English Language and Culture (Intensive) (160 CEU)
The program includes specific objectives and learning strategies for each level in speaking, listening, writing, reading, and pronunciation. It also includes
special cultural modules for certain levels. It is designed for the acquisition of the linguistic, communicative, pragmatic, and sociocultural competency needed
in academic and professional contexts and in sociocultural settings.
Time is taken during class and in the language laboratory to focus on each student's linguistic needs and development. A pronunciation clinic is also available
for those who wish to give special attention to this aspect of the English language. Students benefit from small class sizes and enjoy sharing a unique learning
experience with classmates from every corner of the world. Classes are held from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. There are six sessions each year
offered during the Summer, Fall, and Winter semesters.
We offer eight levels of study from Elementary to Advanced. A student’s level will be determined by the results of the Entrance Placement Test (held
approximately one week before courses start). Upon completion of the two Advanced levels with a minimum grade of B- (65%), students are eligible for
the McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture. This Certificate fulfils the language requirements for admission to McGill University
undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
Application to the program must include full payment of tuition fees for one session. Tuition fees for subsequent sessions may be paid at a later date,
determined by the University. Tuition fees do not include textbooks, medical insurance, travel or accommodation costs, or any class outings. Please note
that credit card transactions cannot be conducted by telephone or by mail.
Program Structure
Each of the courses below represents one "level" of the eight levels of the program.
Required Courses
(160 CEU)
CEGL 213 (20) Intensive English - Elementary 1
CEGL 223 (20) Intensive English - Elementary 2
CEGL 313 (20) Intensive English - Intermediate 1
CEGL 323 (20) Intensive English - Intermediate 2
CEGL 333 (20) Intensive English - Intermediate 3
CEGL 355 (20) Intensive English - Bridge to Proficiency
CEGL 413 (20) Intensive English - Advanced A
CEGL 423 (20) Intensive English - Advanced B
2.3.2 Intensive English Program: Certificate of Proficiency – English Language and Culture: Academic Regulations
2.3.2.1 Admission requirements
• Students must be at least 18 years old.
• Students must write an Entrance Placement Test to assess their level of proficiency. This test is valid for a maximum of one (1) year. After this period,
students must retake the test.
2.3.2.2 Admission procedures
Students wishing to register in the Certificate of Proficiency - English Language and Culture (Intensive) must complete an application for admission (online),
including:
• payment of the application fee (CAD$81.93 – non-refundable and subject to change without notice) and tuition fees in Canadian funds by Visa/MasterCard,
certified cheque, or money order payable to McGill University;
• proof of age (copy of passport or birth certificate). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age;
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• payment of mandatory Blue Cross insurance for international students.
Admission to the program is on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a limited enrolment program. Students must attend class before the third day or
forfeit their registration. To cancel a session, the Client Services Office must receive a written request before the end of the third day of class. The student
will be refunded the remaining tuition and medical insurance fees minus a cancellation charge of CAD$200 (subject to change without notice).
For information on the term dates, please refer to
www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/languages/english/certificate-proficiency-eng-language-and-culture/session-dates.
2.3.2.3 Academic Standing Requirements
A student who obtains a grade of C (55%) or more in a given course is considered to have passed the course. Nevertheless, according to internal program
regulations, a student must obtain a grade of B- (65%) or more to be permitted to register for the next level. Attendance of 80% of all lectures is required in
order to proceed from one course level to the next.
A maximum of two unsatisfactory grades per course/level is permitted in a Certificate of Proficiency program. A student who cannot pass to a higher level
after two attempts must have the permission of the relevant program coordinator in order to remain in the program. Overall, a maximum of three unsatisfactory
grades is permitted in any of the Certificate of Proficiency programs.
It is the student's responsibility to meet the program prerequisites. Students who fail to meet these requirements will be denied permission to continue
in the course in which they have registered. Students are expected to speak English in the classroom and on the school premises, with the exception of the
first weeks in Elementary 1. Students entering Elementary 1 are expected to have some prior basic knowledge of English.
2.3.2.4 Requirements of Eligibility for the McGill Certificate of Proficiency – English Language and Culture (Intensive)
• Students must complete both advanced courses of the program and receive a minimum grade of B- (65%) in each to qualify for the Certificate of
Proficiency – English Language and Culture (Intensive).
2.3.3 Placement Tests for the Certificate of Proficiency in English – Language and Culture
The purpose of the placement test is to assess a student's level of language proficiency. The results of the test are valid for one year. Taking the test does not
guarantee a place in a course. New students are required to take the test before they can register for their courses. Students who have not taken courses in
the Language and Intercultural Communication unit within one year are required to retake a placement test.
2.3.4 International Students
If you are not a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident and wish to study for longer than one semester, you must apply for one year admission in order to
obtain a Study Permit and a Quebec Certificate of Acceptance.
Students wishing to study for one semester need only apply for a Temporary Resident Visa.
You may also require an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization); for more information, see
www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/immigration-documents/new-etas.
McGill does not issue any immigration documents. Students are advised to begin this process as soon as possible, and to be patient. For further details contact
the School's Client Services Office, the Canadian Embassy, or the Consulate in your country of residence.
By Senate regulations, ALL international students and their dependants are required to participate in the University's Blue Cross medical insurance plan.
The plan meets the Immigration Québec health insurance requirements.
Students who are citizens and residents of one of the following countries and are registered as full-time students are eligible for coverage under the provincial
health care plan (Québec Medicare) and are therefore not required to purchase Blue Cross medical insurance: France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland,
Luxembourg, and Portugal. In such cases, students must apply for the Québec Medicare plan and provide proof to the Client Services Office.
Access to McGill Health Services is available upon payment of an additional Student Services fee.
2.3.5 Housing
The Language and Intercultural Communication unit can refer students to an organization that will place them in the home of an English-speaking family.
This arrangement provides an ideal opportunity to speak English in a domestic setting. As well, Off-Campus Housing offers information on lodgings close
to campus. University residences are available to students during the Summer session only. For more information, visit our website at
www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/prospective-students/english-and-french-intensive-application/frequently-asked-questions-faq or contact the Language
and Intercultural Communication unit.
2.4 Certificate of Proficiency in Written English – Workplace Communication Overview
The non-credit Certificate of Proficiency in Written English – Workplace Communication is designed to offer an intense training in written English as a
Second/Foreign Language, from the mid-intermediate to the advanced level. For each level, the program includes specific language objectives, various forms
of writing commonly used in the workplace, and strategies.
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Many students studying English as a Second Language succeed in reaching an adequate level of oral fluency. However, they experience some difficulty in
developing solid written communication skills which require more time and effort. This imbalance in language acquisition is a handicap in the workplace,
where effective writing is a critical aspect of success for both employees and employers. With the rise of globalization, telecommuting and digital
communications, good writing skills have indeed become vital in the modern workplace.
All courses in this program are offered in an online learning format.
For more information:
Email: englishonline.scs@mcgill.ca
Website: www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/languages/online/written-english-workplace-communication
2.4.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency in Written English - Workplace Communication (48 CEU)
The non-credit Certificate of Proficiency in Written English - Workplace Communication is designed to offer an intense training in written English as a
Second/Foreign Language, from the mid-intermediate to the advanced level. For each level, the program includes specific language objectives, various forms
of writing commonly used in the workplace, and strategies for effective written communication. It is designed for the acquisition of the linguistic, communicative,
and pragmatic competency needed in workplace contexts, and comprises a stringent pedagogical follow-up. The program’s three levels are compatible with
national and international frameworks of reference for languages, such as the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), the American Council on the Teaching
of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Proficiency Guidelines, and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Required Courses
CEGL 215 (8) English Grammar at Work
CEGL 216 (8) English Grammar and Writing in Context 1
CEGL 315 (8) English Grammar and Writing in Context 2
CEGL 316 (8) English Vocabulary for Workplace
CEGL 415 (8) English Writing Techniques for Workplace
CEGL 416 (8) English Written Communication Strategies for Workplace
2.5 Certificate (Cert.) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (12 CEUs)
The non-credit Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a mini-program that comprises four (4) 30-hour courses (12
CEUs) that may be taken separately or concurrently. It is aimed at the professional development of adult educators as well as primary and secondary school
ESL teachers who are non-native speakers of English. As part of their professional development, teachers will refine their English language skills, explore
Canadian teaching methods, approaches, and practices, have professional and social exchanges with their Canadian counterparts, experience Canadian
culture, and participate in professional development workshops and practise teaching sessions in English.
Required Courses
CEGL 402 (3) Effective Communication for Teachers
CEGL 403 (3) Teaching and Learning Methodologies
CEGL 404 (3) Practicum and Specialized Workshops for Teachers
CEGL 405 (3) Intercultural Communication Challenges in TESL
3 French Language Programs
The School of Continuing Studies' Language and Intercultural Communication unit offers high-quality French language instruction to meet the needs of
a wide-ranging clientele such as professionals, new Montrealers, and students who want to accelerate their integration into Quebec or another French-speaking
community. Language and Intercultural Communication's part-time and full-time programs help learners achieve competence in both oral and written French,
and lead to the McGill Certificate of Proficiency. Using stimulating and effective teaching methods as well as the latest technology, the Language and
Intercultural Communication unit's dynamic teaching team helps learners improve their French as quickly and as efficiently as possible, opening doors to
new professional, academic, and cultural opportunities in Quebec and beyond.
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3.1 Academic, Cultural, and Professional Development Opportunities
The School of Continuing Studies Language and Intercultural Communication unit offers enriching second-language instruction for:
• International students
• Business professionals
• Elementary and high school teachers
• College and university professors
• Individuals transferred to Montreal
• Recent immigrants
• Incoming McGill students
• Other School of Continuing Studies learners
For more information:
Effie Dracopoulos, Associate Director
Telephone: 514-398-1201
Fax: 514-398-1769
Email: effie.dracopoulos@mcgill.ca
3.2 Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication Overview
This 30-credit part-time program is aimed at the community at large, including the employees of McGill University.
3.2.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - French for Professional Communication (30 credits)
This award-winning part-time certificate program has been designed to enable students to master, in both oral and written French, the linguistic and
communicative skills necessary to function effectively in a professional francophone environment.
The program is the equivalent of one year of full-time university studies, requires the completion of ten 3-credit courses, and starts at the low-intermediate
level (courses CEFN 211 and CEFN 212). Students with a basic or an elementary knowledge of French will need to complete credit prerequisite courses
before entering the program. Those credit courses won't be accepted as part of the Certificate. The overall program structure is divided into two modules:
1) The Preparatory Module comprises four prerequisite courses (one at the basic level and three at the elementary level) of 39 hours each.
2) The Intermediate and Advanced Credit Module consists of ten 3-credit courses of 39 hours each. It includes courses at the 200, 300, and 400 levels.
The program is offered three times a year: in Fall and Winter for a period of 13 weeks (Preparatory and Intermediate and Advanced Credit Modules). In
Spring, both Modules last nine weeks. Courses are offered during the evening and on Saturday mornings.
Every student registered in a credit or non-credit course has exclusive access to online pedagogical material and other resources through the myCourses
platform. This allows students to participate in virtual projects and/or reinforce their language training on an individual basis and at their own pace. The
communication tools integrated in myCourses further consolidate the individual pedagogical support offered by the lecturer.
The program leads, under certain conditions, to the Certificate of Proficiency - French for Professional Communication (see "Academic Regulations"). The
level of this certificate corresponds to the Advanced Level recognized by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). For
information on term dates, please refer to the Department's website.
Prerequisite courses
CEFN 102 (3) Basic French
CEFN 104 (3) Elementary French
CEFN 106 (3) Fundamentals of French Grammar and Writing
CEFN 107 (3) Fundamentals of French Oral Communication
Required courses - Intermediate and Advanced (30 credits)
CEFN 211 (3) Functional French Grammar/Writing 1
CEFN 212 (3) French Communication Practice 1
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CEFN 221 (3) Functional French Grammar/Writing 2
CEFN 222 (3) French Communication Practice 2
CEFN 331 (3) Functional French Grammar/Writing 3
CEFN 332 (3) French Communication Practice 3
CEFN 411 (3) French Grammar/Writing Techniques
CEFN 412 (3) French Oral Communication Techniques
CEFN 421 (3) French Written Communication Contexts
CEFN 422 (3) French Oral Communication Contexts
Complementary courses
CEFN 401 (3) French Vocabulary in Context
CEFN 402 (3) Persuasive French in Communication
Notes:
* 1 Students who begin their studies with courses CEFN 221/CEFN 222 and who would like to be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency - French for
Professional Communication must take two complementary courses (CEFN 401 and CEFN 402), or equivalent courses as approved by the Language and
Intercultural Communication unit, to satisfy the requirements of the program. These courses may be taken as part of the advanced module of the program.
For more information, please contact the Language and Intercultural Communication unit.
* 2 Students who begin their studies with courses CEFN 331/CEFN 332 and who would like to be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency - French for
Professional Communication must take up to two Comprehensive Challenge Exams which correspond to the previous level (CEFN 221/CEFN 222), and
two complementary courses (CEFN 401 and CEFN 402), or equivalent courses as approved by the Language and Intercultural Communication unit, in order
to satisfy the requirements of the program. These courses may be taken as part of the advanced module of the program. For more information, please contact
the Language and Intercultural Communication unit.
* 3 Students who begin their studies with courses CEFN 411/CEFN 412 are not eligible for admission to the Certificate of Proficiency - French for Professional
Communication. However, these students may register as Special Students and may be eligible to receive the McGill Attestation of Proficiency in French if
they successfully complete all four (4) courses of the Advanced Module (CEFN 411, CEFN 412, CEFN 421, and CEFN 422) with a minimum grade of B-
(65%).
3.2.2 Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication: Academic Regulations
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication:
• Students must sit the Entrance Placement Test (EPT) and place into a level no higher than Intermediate high (CEFN 331/CEFN 332); see section
3.2.3: Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication: Entrance Placement Test (EPT) and
www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/languages/french/certificate-proficiency-french-professional-communication for details.
• Students must be at least 18 years of age and hold a CEGEP diploma (DEC) or equivalent.
• Students 21 years of age and over who do not have the normal academic background for admission may be admitted as mature students.
• Students between 18 and 21 years of age who do not have a CEGEP (DEC) diploma or equivalent may be accepted into a qualifying program to be
determined by the Language and Intercultural Communication unit. Formal admission to the certificate program will normally follow upon satisfactory
completion of the Qualifying Program.
• Students below 18 years of age without a CEGEP diploma (DEC) will not be admitted to a certificate program, nor will they be permitted to take courses.
Admission Procedures
For more information, please see School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > : Admission Procedures: Continuing Studies
Undergraduate and Graduate Certificates and Diplomas.
All students seeking admission to the Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication must also submit their Entrance Placement Test
(EPT) result. Students who are eligible for admission to the program are strongly advised to submit an Application for Admission within their first session
of studies.
Residency Requirements and Advanced Standing
• Students are required to complete at least 70% of the program requirements at McGill University.
• Advanced Standing of up to nine (9) credits may be granted for successfully completed equivalent courses taken at the university level within the last
five years.
• Students are permitted to be away from the program for three (3) consecutive sessions without reapplying and retaking the Entrance Placement Test.
Time Limits
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The program must be completed within four years from the date of admission. Students may request in writing an extension of this time limit, which may
be granted under special circumstances with the approval of the Director.
Academic Standing Requirements
A student who obtains a grade of C (55%) or more in a given course is considered to have passed the course and is awarded three (3) university credits.
Nevertheless, according to internal program regulations, a student must obtain a grade of B- (65%) or more in each course to be permitted to register for the
next level and to qualify for the Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication.
An attendance of 2/3 of all lectures is mandatory.
A maximum of two unsatisfactory grades per course/level is permitted in a Certificate of Proficiency program. A student who cannot pass to a higher level
after two attempts must have the permission of the relevant program coordinator in order to have permission to remain in the program. Overall, a maximum
of three unsatisfactory grades is permitted in any of the Certificate of Proficiency programs.
It is the student's responsibility to ensure that course and program requirements are met. Students who fail to meet these requirements will be denied
permission to continue in the course/program.
In order to be eligible for graduation, students must complete all program requirements with a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least 2.0, which
will be computed over all courses (including supplemental and unsatisfactory grades) taken in the program.
Special Students
Students not wishing to be admitted to the program may register as a "Special Student" in a course, provided they have taken the Entrance Placement Test
(EPT), or have completed the necessary prerequisites. Please consult School of Continuing Studies > Getting Started > Admission Requirements > : Special
Student Status for further information pertaining to Special Students.
Special Students, although not formally admitted to the program, are expected to demonstrate seriousness of academic purpose, and are governed by the
Academic Standing Requirements mentioned above.
3.2.3 Certificate of Proficiency – French for Professional Communication: Entrance Placement Test (EPT)
All new students are required to take an Entrance Placement Test (EPT) to assess their level of proficiency. The EPT is valid for a period of one (1) year
from the test date. Students who do not register for a course within this time will be required to retake the EPT. Students who have no knowledge of French
can sign a waiver attesting that they are beginners. Students who decide to sign this waiver after having read its contents carefully will be registered in a
Basic French course. However, the Director has the right to transfer any student to another level if the waiver does not reflect the true level of the student.
The Entrance Placement Test lasts approximately two hours.
Since the test is written by large groups of students, test-takers are advised to arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time and bring two pieces of photo ID,
a sharp HB pencil, and an eraser.
The fee for the test is $35.85 (non-refundable and may be subject to change), payable at the time of registration for the test. Your test results will be ready
3–5 business days after the placement test date. When they are ready, we will notify you by email and provide you with instructions on how to retrieve them.
Information about course registration will be given out at the placement test.
For information on the Entrance Placement Test dates, please refer to
continuingstudies.mcgill.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=19673.
3.3 Intensive French Program: Certificate of Proficiency in French – Language and Culture Overview
The certificate is designed to offer thorough and integrated instruction of French as a second/foreign language over five levels (beginner to advanced).
3.3.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency - French Language and Culture (Intensive) (100 CEU's)
The program objectives include learning strategies for speaking, listening, writing, reading and pronunciation. It also includes special cultural modules for
certain levels. Through this program, students will acquire the linguistic, communicative, pragmatic, and cultural competence needed to interact comfortably
in work and social settings. Time is taken during class in the language laboratory to focus on each student's linguistic needs and development. Students
benefit from small class sizes and enjoy sharing a unique learning experience with classmates from every corner of the world.
We offer five levels of study from Beginner to Advanced. Classes are held from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. There are six sessions each year:
offered during the Summer, Fall and Winter semesters. A student's level will be determined by the results of the Entrance Placement Test (held approximately
one week before courses start). Upon completion of the last two levels of the program, with a minimum grade of B- (65%), students are eligible for the
McGill Certificate of Proficiency in French - Language and Culture. The program also offers two complementary courses. These are designed to answer the
student's specific needs. These courses will only be offered if the results of the placement test show that it is required and if the needs arise.
Application to the program must include full payment of tuition fees for one session. Tuition fees for subsequent sessions may be paid at a later date,
determined by the University. Tuition fees do not include text books, medical insurance, travel or accommodation costs, or any class outings. Please note
that credit card transactions cannot be conducted by telephone or by mail.
The courses are held during the day. Students benefit from small class sizes and enjoy sharing their learning experience with classmates who have come
from all over the world. Some cultural activities are held after class during the week.
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Program Structure
Each of the courses below represents one "level" of the five levels of the program.
Required Courses
(100 CEU)
CFRN 203* (20) Intensive French - Beginner
CFRN 323 (20) Intensive French - Elementary
CFRN 333 (20) Intensive French - Intermediate 1
CFRN 343** (20) Intensive French - Intermediate 2
CFRN 423 (20) Intensive French - Advanced
Notes:
* CFRN 223 (20 CEU) Intensive French - Elementary Low
* CFRN 223 (20 CEU) must be taken if a mark between 55 and 64% is obtained for CFRN 203 OR may be taken in place of CFRN 203 with permission of
the program Director.
** CFRN 355 (20 CEU) Intensive French - Intermediate High
** CFRN 355 (20 CEU) must be taken if a mark between 55 and 64% is obtained for CFRN 343 OR may be taken in place of CFRN 343 with permission
of the program Director.
3.3.2 Intensive French Program: Certificate of Proficiency – French Language and Culture: Academic Regulations
3.3.2.1 Admission requirements
• Students must be at least 18 years old.
• Students must write a Placement Test to assess their level of proficiency. This test is valid for a maximum of one (1) year. After this period, students
must retake the test.
3.3.2.2 Admission procedures
Students wishing to register in the Certificate of Proficiency – French Language and Culture (Intensive) must complete an application for admission (online),
including:
• payment of the application fee (CAD$81.93 – non-refundable and may be subject to change without notice) and tuition fees in Canadian funds by
Visa/MasterCard, certified cheque, or money order payable to McGill University;
• proof of age (copy of passport or birth certificate). Applicants must be at least 18 years of age;
• payment of mandatory Blue Cross insurance for international students.
Admission to the program is on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a limited enrolment program. Students must attend class before the third day or
forfeit their registration. To cancel a session, the Client Services Office must receive a written request before the end of the third day of class. The student
will be refunded the remaining tuition and medical insurance fees minus a cancellation charge of CAD$200 (subject to change without notice).
For information on the term dates, please refer to
www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/languages/french/certificate-proficiency-fr-language-and-culture/session-dates.
3.3.2.3 Academic Standing Requirements
A student who obtains a grade of C (55%) or more in a given course is considered to have passed the course. Nevertheless, according to internal program
regulations, a student must obtain a grade of B- (65%) or more to be permitted to register for the next level. Attendance of 80% of all lectures is required in
order to proceed from one course level to the next.
A maximum of two unsatisfactory grades per course/level is permitted in a Certificate of Proficiency program. A student who cannot pass to a higher level
after two attempts must have the permission of the relevant program coordinator in order to have permission to remain in the program. Overall, a maximum
of three unsatisfactory grades is permitted in any of the Certificate of Proficiency programs.
It is the student's responsibility to meet the program prerequisites. Students who fail to meet these requirements will be denied permission to continue
in the course in which they have registered. The French Language Programs have some internal rules which students must respect. Students are expected to
speak French in the classroom and on the school premises, with the exception of the first weeks in Beginners' level.
Active participation is required in class.
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3.3.2.4 Requirements of Eligibility for the McGill Certificate of Proficiency – French Language and Culture (Intensive)
• Students must complete both CFRN 343 and CFRN 423 courses of the program and receive a minimum grade of B- (65%) in each to qualify for the
Certificate of Proficiency – French Language and Culture (Intensive). Please note that CFRN 423 is recognized by the Ministère de l’Immigration, de
la Diversité et de l'Inclusion (MIDI) as equivalent to level 7 of the Échelle québécoise des niveaux de compétence en français des personnes immigrantes
adultes or Quebec Scale.
3.3.3 Placement Tests for the Certificate of Proficiency in French – Language and Culture
All new students must take a placement test in order to determine their level and assess their needs. Students must have been admitted to the program in
order to take the placement test, which is held approximately one week before classes start. The results of the test are valid for one year. Taking the test does
not guarantee a place in a course. Students who have not taken courses in the Language and Intercultural Communication unit within one year are required
to retake a placement test.
3.3.4 International Students
If you are not a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident and wish to study for longer than one semester, you must apply for one-year admission in order to
obtain a Study Permit and a Quebec Certificate of Acceptance.
Students wishing to study for one semester need only apply for a Temporary Resident Visa.
You may also require an eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization); for more information, see
www.mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/immigration-documents/new-etas.
McGill does not issue any immigration documents. Students are advised to begin this process as soon as possible and to be patient. For further details, contact
the School's Client Services Office, the Canadian Embassy, or the Consulate in your country of residence.
By Senate regulations, ALL international students and their dependants are required to participate in the University's Blue Cross medical insurance plan.
The plan meets the Immigration Québec health insurance requirements.
Students who are citizens and residents of one of the following countries and are registered as full-time students are eligible for coverage under the provincial
health care plan (Québec Medicare) and are therefore not required to purchase Blue Cross medical insurance: France, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland,
Luxembourg, and Portugal. In such cases, students must apply for the Québec Medicare plan and provide proof to the School's Client Services Office.
Access to McGill Health Services is available upon payment of an additional Student Services fee.
3.3.5 Housing
The Language and Intercultural Communication unit can refer students to an organization that can place them in the home of a French-speaking family.
This arrangement provides an ideal opportunity to speak French in the home setting and sample our Québecois hospitality. As well, Off-Campus Housing
offers information on lodgings close to campus. University residences are available to students during the Summer session only. For more information, visit
our website at www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/prospective-students/english-and-french-intensive-application/frequently-asked-questions-faq or contact
the Language and Intercultural Communication unit.
3.4 Certificate of Proficiency in Written French – Workplace Communication Overview
The non-credit Certificate of Proficiency in Written French – Workplace Communication is designed to offer an intense training in written English as a
Second/Foreign Language, from the mid-intermediate to the advanced level. For each level, the program includes specific language objectives, various forms
of writing commonly used in the workplace, and strategies.
Many students studying French as a Second Language succeed in reaching an adequate level of oral fluency. However, they experience some difficulty in
developing solid written communication skills which require more time and effort. This imbalance in language acquisition is a handicap in the workplace,
where effective writing is a critical aspect of success for both employees and employers. With the rise of globalization, telecommuting and digital
communications, good writing skills have indeed become vital in the modern workplace.
All courses in this program are offered in an online learning format.
For more information:
Email: frenchonline.scs@mcgill.ca
Website: www.mcgill.ca/continuingstudies/programs-and-courses/languages/online/written-french-workplace-communication
3.4.1 Certificate (Cert.) Proficiency in Written French - Workplace Communication (48 CEU)
The non-credit Certificate of Proficiency in Written French - Workplace Communication is designed to offer an intense training in written French as a
Second/Foreign Language, from the mid-intermediate to the advanced level. For each level, the program includes specific language objectives, various forms
of writing commonly used in the workplace, and strategies for effective written communication. It is designed for the acquisition of the linguistic, communicative,
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